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As cidades
World · 1998 · 11 tracks

As cidades

Chico Buarque

Sophisticated chamber-samba vignettes capturing the soul of Rio. Intricate woodwinds and baritone vocals create a cinematic, urban late-night atmosphere.

1998 · BMG

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A sophisticated, urban melancholy that feels like watching the city lights from a quiet room.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Carioca
2:44
02
Iracema voou
3:00
03
Sonhos sonhos são
3:17
04
A ostra e o vento
3:31
05
Xote de navegação
2:31
06
Você, você
2:54
07
Assentamento
3:45
08
Injuriado
2:30
09
Aquela mulher
2:22
10
Cecília
4:05
11
Chão de esmeraldas
2:46
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the street-vendor cries to the funk-inflected rhythm in the opening track
The haunting woodwind melody that mirrors the vocal line during the chorus of 'Você, você'
The sudden, lush orchestral swell that elevates the final tribute to the Mangueira samba school
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does As cidades sound next to the rest of Chico Buarque's catalogue?

Urban Night+1.3σ

Urban Night saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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